Ornge Careers

Organizational Development & Effectiveness Specialist

Reference #2026-73

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

We’re looking for an Organizational Development & Effectiveness Specialist to step into a high-impact role where you’ll shape how people join, grow, and lead across the organization.

From reimagining onboarding programs and building out leadership and employee resource hubs, to driving change initiatives and advancing our learning and development strategy - your work will directly influence the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
 

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can lead, build, and make an impact from day one - this is it. We’re looking for someone who works autonomously, takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes, and is excited to own programs end-to-end.

From onboarding to leadership enablement to change, you’ll lead meaningful work in close partnership with a collaborative team - creating impact across the organization.
 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you - apply and let’s build something impactful together!

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and evolve enterprise learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and employee experience initiatives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve onboarding programs for employees and leaders to ensure strong integration and engagement.
• Develop and maintain Employee Resource Hubs and leadership tools, providing leaders with practical, accessible resources.
• Support and contribute to organizational change initiatives, ensuring strong adoption, communication, and alignment.
• Partner with leaders and HR teams to identify needs and deliver strategic learning and development solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Facilitate engaging learning sessions, workshops, and programs in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Analyze engagement data, learning metrics, and feedback to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), including reporting, user support, and content management.
• Coordinate with external vendors to support delivery of learning programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to broader organizational development initiatives, including culture, engagement, and performance.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in leading organizational development, learning & development, HR programs.
• Proven experience leading or supporting onboarding programs, leadership development, and learning strategies.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and experience supporting change initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of programs, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and using data to inform decisions and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable programs and tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Experience in public sector or broader public service environments is considered an asset.
• Certification in Organization Development, Learning and Development and/or Change Management is preferred.
• Project Management Experience would be considered an asset.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.